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Dwight Southerland · 07-04-2011, 12:59 PM

Billy and I have picked what we consider to be low hanging fruit to show some inexpensive ways to go racing. Most of the engine combinations we picked are available in a variety of bodies that will run in classes other than the very heavy classes we recommended in our selections. As a general rule, a 2-bbl combination is at a disadvantage in a class where competitive 4-bbl combinations race in heads-up races. However, there are statistically few heads up races during a year's activities, so don't let that deter you from considering on of these engines in a lighter car. Ed F. certainly hasn't.

The object here is to be able to race without adding to the national debt. You may not be a record holder or a super star with the performance of any of these cars, but you will be racing and the fun factor is high. By the way, it's the challenge and the fun, not the going fast, that builds memories, relationships and experience.

There are lots of other combinations too. Maybe not as cheap as these, but lots cheaper than what most people spend.

07-04-2011, 12:59 PM	#86
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,983 Likes: 54 Liked 726 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! Billy and I have picked what we consider to be low hanging fruit to show some inexpensive ways to go racing. Most of the engine combinations we picked are available in a variety of bodies that will run in classes other than the very heavy classes we recommended in our selections. As a general rule, a 2-bbl combination is at a disadvantage in a class where competitive 4-bbl combinations race in heads-up races. However, there are statistically few heads up races during a year's activities, so don't let that deter you from considering on of these engines in a lighter car. Ed F. certainly hasn't. The object here is to be able to race without adding to the national debt. You may not be a record holder or a super star with the performance of any of these cars, but you will be racing and the fun factor is high. By the way, it's the challenge and the fun, not the going fast, that builds memories, relationships and experience. There are lots of other combinations too. Maybe not as cheap as these, but lots cheaper than what most people spend.